Known for creating open, honest and often humorous conversations about life inside the salsa community, Olu has been hosting his Coffee Lounge discussions since 2013. What started as a simple Facebook post has grown into a worldwide platform, with more than 100 conversations exploring everything from social dancing and relationships to dance-floor etiquette and the unwritten rules of the salsa scene.
With over 25 years in dance and roots in the UK jazz scene, Olu brings a perspective that goes far beyond steps and styles. His role is to ask the questions people are already thinking about, bring different voices into the conversation and create a space where dancers can connect beyond the dance floor.
OLU OLU COFFEE LOUNGE AT SALSA GRAND
For the first time, the Olu Olu Coffee Lounge is coming to Salsa Grand, adding a different kind of session to our weekend of salsa and mambo in Zagreb.
Join us on Saturday afternoon at Sheraton Zagreb, grab a coffee and be part of the conversation as Olu opens up two topics every social dancer can probably relate to:
- Salsa friendships vs. “real-life” friendships
What makes friendships formed through salsa different – and where do our dance and everyday worlds meet? - The Dance Floor Hierarchy: Who gets asked to dance – and why?
A conversation about visibility, confidence, popularity and the unwritten social dynamics of the dance floor.
No choreography. No right or wrong answers. Just real conversations about the community we are all part of.
Meet Olu Kongi and join the Olu Olu Coffee Lounge on Saturday afternoon at Salsa Grand, 27–29 November 2026 at Sheraton Zagreb!